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1. What is the minimum temperature that a section of A 516 Grade 60 as-rolled plate may be
used in fabrication of an Aboveground Storage Tank without impact testing? The material
thickness is .875 inch.
A. Approximately -40F
B. Approximately 28F
C. Approximately -17F
D. Approximately 17F
Answer: C: Reference API-650 Figure 2-1 and 2-3b (curve III)
2. When new or unused plate and pipe material cannot be completely identified to the
satisfaction of the purchaser as conforming to a specification listed in API-650, the material
may be used in construction of tanks only if it complies with which Appendix of API-650?
A. Appendix A
B. Appendix G
C. Appendix M
D. Appendix N
Answer: D: Reference API-650 Paragraph 2.1.2 and Appendix N
3. Is it possible for a single Welding Procedure Specification to cover a thickness range from
1/16 through 1 ?
A. Yes as long as a supporting Procedure Qualification Record exists for both 1/16 through
3/16 and 3/16 through 1 thickness ranges
B. Yes as long as a supporting Procedure Qualification Record exists for the 1/16 through 1
thickness range
C. No the WPS can only cover one thickness range
D. No the WPS can only cover a single essential variable regardless of the number of
supporting PQRs exist.
Answer: A: Reference ASME Section IX Paragraph QW-200.2(f)
4. What is the hydrostatic test thickness based on the second course of a new AST that is 124
feet in diameter and 48 feet high. The shell courses are 8 feet high each and fabricated of A
516 Grade 55 material. The purchaser orders a corrosion allowance of .0625 and the product
to be stored will have a specific gravity of .87.
A. .596
B. .536
C. .559
D. .629
tt
2.6 D ( H 1)
(2.6)(124)(40 1)
tt
St
22500
tt
12573.6
.5588"
22500
Answer: C: Reference API-650 Paragraph 3.6.3.1
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5.
Which of the following would be a true statement regarding placement of hole type Image
Quality Indicators in radiographic examination?
A. The Image Quality Indicator shall be placed adjacent to the weld
B. The Image Quality Indicator shall be placed adjacent to the weld with the identifying
number facing left
C. The Image Quality Indicator may be placed on or adjacent to the weld provided when the
Image Quality Indicator is placed on the weld, the next smaller size Image Quality
Indicator is used
D. The Image Quality Indicator may be placed on or adjacent to the weld
Answer: D: Reference ASME Section V, Article 2, T-277.1(c)

Closed Book
1. How is a film side Image Quality Indicator identified on a radiograph?
a) The Image Quality Indicator can not be placed on the film side
b) By a lead letter F placed on or adjacent to the Image Quality Indicator
c) By the lead letter F taped to the film cassette
d) By the lead letter F placed in the area of interest
Answer: b): Reference ASME Section V, Article 2, T-277.1(b)
2. What do guided bend tests determine in procedure qualification of groove welds?
a) Guided bend tests determine the welders ability to produce sound welds
b) Guided bend tests are used to determine that the base metal is not stronger than the weld
metal
c) Guided bend tests are used to determine the soundness and ductility of groove weld joints
d) Guided bend tests are not used in procedure qualification; only tension tests are used
Answer: c): Reference ASME Section IX, Paragraph QW-141.2
3. What is another name for the thin layer of oxide found on the surface of hot-rolled carbon
steel, typically used for the construction of petroleum storage tanks?
a) Patina
b) Iron oxide
c) Mill scale
d) Rust
Answer: c): Reference API-652, Paragraph 4.4
4. Define a linear indication as it relates to welder qualification by radiography.
a) A linear indication is one in which the length is not more than 3 times the width
b) A linear indication is one in which the length is more than 3 inches
c) A linear indication is one in which the length is not more than 3 inches
d) A linear indication is one in which the length is more than 3 times the width
Answer: d): Reference ASME Section IX, Paragraph QW-191.2.2.1
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5. Safe working practices shall comply with what requirements concerning confined space
entry?
a) Procedures must comply with any trade developed safety precautions
b) Procedures must comply with any federal or state regulations
c) Procedures need only comply with owner/operator/s requirements
d) Procedures need only comply with NFPA requirements
Answer b) Reference: API-653 Paragraph 1.4
6. What is a shim and what is its purpose in radiographic examination?
a) An item placed between the part and the Image Quality Indicator, if needed, so that the
radiographic density throughout the area of interest is no more than minus 15% from (lighter
than) the radiographic density through the Image Quality Indicator.
b) An item placed between the part and the Image Quality Indicator, if needed, so that the
radiographic density throughout the area of interest is not less than 15% from (lighter than) the
radiographic density through the Image Quality Indicator.
c) An item placed between the part and the Image Quality Indicator, if needed, so that the
radiographic density throughout the area of interest is no more than 30% from (lighter than) the
d) An item placed between the part and the Image Quality Indicator, if needed, so that the
radiographic density throughout the area of interest is not less than 30% from (lighter than) the
Answer: a): Reference ASME Section V, Article 2, T-277.3
7. When design and construction details are not given and not available in the as-built standard,
then details that will provide a level of integrity equal to the current edition of what Code or
Standard must be used?
a) ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Pressure Vessels
b) ASME Section VIII Division 2, Alternative Rules for Pressure Vessels
c) API- 650, Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
d) API-12C Steel Storage Tanks for Oil Storage
Answer c) Reference: API-653 Paragraph 1.1.5
8. Iron sulfide corrosion is _____ to the base steel and may promote pitting by a galvanic corrosion
mechanism.
a) An anode
b) Ionic
c) Cationic
d) Cathodic
Answer: d): Reference API-652, Paragraph 4.5
9. The two most common types of corrosion to tank bottoms are ______ and ______.
a) Stress corrosion and galvanic
b) Erosion and erosion/corrosion
c) General and pitting
d) Stray current and bimetallic
Answer: c): Reference API-651, Paragraph 4.1.2
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10. API-650 applies only to tanks whose entire bottom is uniformly supported and tanks in ___ that have
a maximum operating temperature of _____F.
a) Any petrochemical service and temperature not exceeding 120F
b) Non-refrigerated service and temperature not exceeding 200F
c) Non-refrigerated service and temperature not exceeding 120F
d) Any petrochemical service and temperature not exceeding 200F
Answer: b): Reference API-650, Paragraph 1.1.1
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Is it possible for a single Welding Procedure Specification to cover a thickness range from 1/16” through 1 1⁄4”?

What is the minimum temperature that a section of A 516 Grade 60 – as-rolled plate may be used in fabrication of an Aboveground Storage Tank without impact testing?

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Answer: C: Reference API-650 Paragraph 3.6.3.1

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Answer: D: Reference ASME Section V, Article 2, T-277.1(c)

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